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Associate in Science - Pre-Major Engineering

Curriculum Description

The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 65 semester hours of college transfer courses. (Ref. 23 NCAC 2E 0204) Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Community college graduates who have earned 64 semester hours of academic credit in approved transfer courses with a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will receive at least 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Courses offered through bilateral agreements may not transfer to all receiving institutions.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Science

A1040D
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2010

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 0 4
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 271 Calculus I 3 2 0 4
___ ___ Communication Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Core ** ** 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 1
  Total: 13 5 0 18

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 4
MAT 272 Calculus II 3 2 0 4
___ ___ Composition Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ History Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 0 0 3
  Total: 15 5 0 17

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAT 273 Calculus III 3 2 0 4
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life 1 2 0 2
PHY 251 General Physics I 3 3 0 4
___ ___ Literature Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 0 0 3
  Total: 13 7 0 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAT 285 Differential Equations 3 0 0 3
PHY 252 General Physics II 3 3 0 4
___ ___ CIS or CSC Elective 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Core or Professional ** ** 0 3
___ ___ PED Elective - activity course 0 3 0 1
  Total: 9 6 0 14

Total Credit Hours: 65

Additional Information

This template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprint for guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major in Engineering. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to the university may be eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing.

See Associate in Science A10400 and your academic advisor for additional Core and Professional courses.

Required: CHM 151; CHM 152; Communication Core (1 course); 1 of CSC 134, CSC 136, or CSC 151; PED 110; PED activity course (1 credit hour); MAT 271; MAT 272; MAT 273; MAT 285; PHY 251; and PHY 252

Recommended: ECO 251; ECO 252

See your academic advisor for an Individualized Learning Plan for this pre-major.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A1040D